2016 BML Hall of Fame Inductees

The 33rd annual Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame banquet was held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in the Phoenix Hall at the Holy Family Club in Nazareth, PA. Congratulations to Tim Buck, Cal Kresge, Mike Pavolko, and Chris Rios on their inductions into the Hall of Fame.

To view the event program from the 2016 banquet, click here. Please visit the HOF Members page for a full listing of all Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame inductees.



  Tim Buck

Pitcher for back-to-back champion Bethleon, Tim was a star pitcher -- the ace of the staff.

In 2002, he had a record of 11-1, and was not only the Pitcher of the Year, but the League’s Most Valuable Player as well.
     
  Cal Kresge

Cal earns his place in the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame for all he has done for the game of baseball over 35+ years.

From sponsoring the Saylorsburg Lakers for many years, to maintaining the Saylorsburg Playground Baseball field (even the refreshment stand), we salute his devotion to baseball and to the Blue Mountain League.
     
  Mike Pavolko

He’s gone from throwin’ ‘em to callin’ ‘em! For 17 seasons, Mike threw strikes for four teams in the BML, winning more than 60 games. He was the 2000 Turoscy Formula Award winner (+0.384).

After his pitching career ended, he became one of the best umpires in the League.

     
  Chris Rios

Like power hitters? Chris belted 55 home runs during his eight year career, including leading the League with 19 in 1994. Like high average hitters? Chris had a .413 career average. To top it all off, he was a fine outfielder as well! Little wonder he has been selected to the BML Hall of Fame!